Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Haarlem travel guide

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You're Going to Love Haarlem

With a population of 147 590, Haarlem is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands.

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When to visit Haarlem

Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 535
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 535
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Haarlem

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Haarlem include Air France, KLM and Malaysia Airlines. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around RM 146 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about RM 213 for a 3h 05m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, Nederlandse Spoorwegen and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 95 km and will cost you around RM 20. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about RM 47 for a journey of 137 km.

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Haarlem include Air France, KLM and Malaysia Airlines. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around RM 146 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about RM 213 for a 3h 05m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, Nederlandse Spoorwegen and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 95 km and will cost you around RM 20. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about RM 47 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

KLM
Good (1,465 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,823 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,775 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,245 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,241 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,132 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,388 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,776 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,190 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,983 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,156 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around RM 511 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 879 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Carillon and Stayokay Hostel Haarlem. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Haarlem, with prices from RM 214 to RM 1,067 per night. Centrum is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Haarlem are about 49% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Haarlem

Hiring a car in Haarlem

Expect to pay RM 9.45 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 113.40 and RM 151.20. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Dacia Jogger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 9.45 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 113.40 and RM 151.20. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Dacia Jogger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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